HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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Question
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European countries increased the production of weapons during the war.
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The governments of most countries stated that the period of conflict would be short.
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Propaganda posters were used to gain support for the war.
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Citizens of the Allied nations showed more patriotism than those of the Central Powers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan and the United States (the Allied Powers).
Detailed explanation-2: -World War I has often been described as an “unnecessary war.” Why? Do you agree? World War I has been called unnecessary because the original dispute that triggered the conflict was limited, yet it triggered a massive, global war.
Detailed explanation-3: -THE START OF THE WAR The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand (June 28, 1914) was the main catalyst for the start of the Great War (World War I).
Detailed explanation-4: -The Central Powers’ origin was the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1879. Despite having nominally joined the Triple Alliance before, Italy did not take part in World War I on the side of the Central Powers.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria.